(1) The Review Panel may, at any time after receiving an application for a review, hold a conference of such persons or bodies as it considers appropriate for the purpose of obtaining further information in relation to the application or review.
(2) In making a recommendation under subsection 269ZZK(1), the Review Panel may also have regard to:
(a) that further information to the extent that it relates to the relevant information (within the meaning of subsection 269ZZK(6)); and
(b) any conclusions reached at the conference based on that relevant information.
(3) If the Review Panel decides to hold a conference at any time after receiving an application for a review and before beginning to conduct the review:
(a) the Review Panel must invite the applicant to attend the conference; and
(b) if the applicant fails to attend the conference and the Review Panel is not satisfied that the applicant has a reasonable excuse for the failure--the Review Panel may reject the application.